Assistant Research Professor, Non-Tenure Track
Job Description
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) is seeking an outstanding candidate for an Assistant Research Professor (Non-Tenure Track) position. The Assistant Research Professor will conduct a broad range of studies on calcium and bone metabolism and parathyroid hormone (PTH) function. In particular, the Assistant Research Professor will conduct studies to better understand the role of Protein Kinase A, in osteoblasts and in osteoclasts, in pathological and physiological situations, using mouse models. This study, in the long term, will provide pre-clinical data to identify new therapeutic targets to treat osteoporosis or pathologies caused by hyperactivity of the PTHR1/PKA pathway in osteoblasts such as hyperparathyroidism, Jansen’s metaphyseal chondrodysplasia or Fibrous Dysplasia/McCune-Albright syndrome.
This faculty position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the continued availability of funds to support it.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
24FA0208
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Ph.D. degree in Cellular and Molecular Pathophysiology or related discipline required, with a minimum of 10 years of academic research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. degree in Cellular and Molecular Pathophysiology or related discipline, and show outstanding evidence of research with a successful track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals commensurate with rank. Candidates who have laboratory experience in bone physiology and biochemistry are preferred. Candidates who have held Investigator or Co-investigator status on sponsored research awards are preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Laboratory environment. Universal safety precautions are mandatory.
Overview
Statement
This is a grant-funded appointment contingent upon the continued availability of funds to support it. This position is also contingent upon the appropriate visa status, if applicable. This position is aligned with the Legacy Rutgers AAUP-AFT union.
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/221643
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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